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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,291.89 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,291.89 and 368.22 is: 551.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,291.89 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,291.89 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,291.89 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 475,699.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,699.74/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.88

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